Written by AV's Intern Team

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AV's Intern Team

Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.

The Custodian’s Conundrum

By Molly Moore A swarthy tree trunk stands…

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Impoundment Safety Called Into Question | Stream Buffer Zone Delay

Questions and criticism followed a Nov. 30 accident…

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Southeastern Coal Plants Retire and Convert | Other Shorts

The growing share of electricity generated by natural…

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A Local Fight for Water Rights | Fiscal Challenges for N.C. Clean Water Trust Fund

More than 40 municipalities around the state have…

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On The Fringe of Life

A Tour of Appalachia’s Biodiverse Frontier By Molly…

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Where There is a Will

The Persistence of Political Challenges in a Region…

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Photo by Chuck Sutherland

Hidden Treasures #3 — Waterways

Welcome to the third installment of our exploration of some of the most beautiful, off-the-beaten-path places in the Central and Southern Appalachian Mountains. In this issue, we hand picked some water-related hot spots perfect for late summer days: hikes, waterfalls, swimming holes and everything in between — areas that are perfect for dipping your toes, or your whole self, into the water.

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HIDDEN TREASURES #2 — Public Lands

Stories by Madison Hinshaw, Jillian Randel, Jamie Goodman…

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Coal River Makes America’s Most Endangered Rivers List — Again

By Anna Norwood Coal River in West Virginia…

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Coal Financing Under Scrutiny

By Molly Moore Bank of America, JP Morgan…

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